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Ministry of Defence
Press release army to begin recruitment rally on 29 nov 2019 in Secunderabad 
The Army recruitment rally under Unit Headquarters Quota will be held at AOC Centre, Secunderabad from 02 Dec 2019 to 19 Jan 2020 for enrolment of Soldier Clerk /SKT, Soldier General Duty, Soldier Tradesmen, Outstanding Sportsmen  & Musician .
Outstanding Sportsmen  are required to report at Thappar Stadium, AOC Centre Secunderabad at 0800Hrs on 29 Nov 2019 for sports trial.
Outstanding sportsmen who have represented in any of the following in the field of Boxing, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Athletics and Kabbadi can participate along with their certificates of having represented the state or the Country in National of international competitions either at senior or junior level.
Note : The certificate should not be more than two years old on the date of screening.
Musician  -  should report on 02 Dec 2019 at 0600 hrs at Thappar Stadium, AOC Centre.
Age Criteria-
 Sportsmen – Age limit 17 ½ to 21 Yrs.
Educational Qualification. Matriculation/SSC with 33% in each subject & 45% aggregate  in each individual subject and overall aggregate of C2 grade or 4.75 pt)
 Musician  - Age limit 17 ½ to 23 Yrs.
For other details candidates can contact Headquarters AOC Centre, East Marredpally, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad  500 015. Headquarters AOC Centre e-mail Address - airawat0804[at]nic[dot]in
Note :- Negative marking of 0.5 marks will be awarded for incorrect answers in Common Entrance Exam.
Col Aman Anand
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Rs. 94679.53 crore has been made under 10% GBS for the year 2023-24 for NER at Budget Estimate  stage
The extant policy of the Government, all non-exempted Central Ministries/Departments  are mandated to spend at least 10% of their Gross Budgetary Support  to Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes for North Eastern Region . Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  monitors and keeps track of such expenditure.
An allocation of Rs. 94679.53 crore has been made under 10% GBS for the year 2023-24 for NER at Budget Estimate  stage.
The details of the amount spent on the development of this region since 2014-15:

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Year
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Revised
Estimate
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Actual
Expenditure
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2014-15
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27,359.17
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24,819.18
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2015-16
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29,669.22
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28,673.73
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2016-17
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32,180.08
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29,367.90
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2017-18
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40,971.69
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39,753.44
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2018-19
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47,087.95
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46,054.80
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2019-20
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53,374.19
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48,533.80
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2020-21
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51,270.90
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48,563.82
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2021-22
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68,440.26
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70,874.32
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2022-23
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72,540.28
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82691.37
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Total
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4,22,893.74
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4,19,332.36
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Source: Statement 11/23 of Union Budget, various years.
Note: Actual Expenditure figures reported by non-exempted Central Ministries/Departments.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Arrest under GST Law by CGST, Ahmedabad South Commissionerate
The Preventive wing of CGST Ahmedabad South, Commissionerate, has initiated investigation against M/s. Jaymin Enterprise engaged in trading of scrap, in respect of fraudulent availment of ITC without actual receipt of goods on the basis of invoices issued by eight non-existent firms.
- During the investigation, Shri Jaysukhbhai Manubhai Modasiya, aged 46 yrs, proprietor of M/s JayminEnterprise and Shri Jignesh Mansukhbhai Patel, aged- 39 years , Managing person of M/s Jaymin Enterprise have been arrested on 22.05.2023 for availing ineligible input tax credit of Rs. 7,33,81,622/- on invoices worth approximately Rs. 40,76,75,677/- without underlying supply mentioned therein.
- Shri Jaysukhbhai Manubhai Modasiya and Shri Jignesh Mansukhbhai Patel in connivance with their other associates, masterminded the fraud and have been actively involved in the receipt of invoices without actual receipt of goods and utilizing input tax credit of Rs. 7,15,41,284/- to discharge their GST liability. The purchase was merely on paper and the transporters in their statements have confirmed that they have not supplied any goods to M/s Jaymin Enterprise and their vehicle numbers were used fraudulently to generate e-way bill without their consent. Statement of Shri Jaysukhbhai Manubhai Modasiya and Shri Jignesh Mansukhbhai Patelwere recorded wherein they interalia confessed that M/s Jaymin Enterprise has not received any goods from these firms and have received only invoices and input tax credit on the basis of invoice issued by these firms were availed and further utilized to discharge the GST liability of outward supply of M/s Jaymin Enterprise.
- Shri Jaysukhbhai Manubhai Modasiya, proprietor of M/s Jaymin Enterprise and his associate, Shri Jignesh Mansukhbhai Patel were arrested on 22.05.2023 under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 for committing offence under relevant provisions of Section 132 of CGST Act 2017. Both were produced before the Hon’ble Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Ahmedabad today on i.e. 23/05/23 and sent to judicial custody till 06.06.2023 .
- 5. Further, All India Special Drive against Fake GST registrations is currently being conducted to detect Suspicious/ Fake registrations . The CGST, Ahmedabad South Commissionerate is actively monitoring syndicates and groups involved in fraudulent availment and utilization of input tax credit involving non-existent & fictitious firms which leads to major evasion of GST .
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UNION MINISTER PRAKASH JAVADEKAR LAUNCHES ‘SWASTH BACHCHE, SWASTH BHARAT’ IN KOCHI
‘Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat’ Programme, an initiative of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to prepare a physical Health and Fitness Profile Card for more than 12 lakhs of Kendriya Vidyalaya students was launched in Kochi. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri. Prakash Javadekar unveiled the Profile Card in a function held at Kendriya Vidyalaya at NAD, Aluva. Strengthening the education sector of the country through the empowerment of general education is the aim of Modi Government, Shri. Prakash Javadekar said. Ensuring quality education for all is also the aim of Government. Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala shows more quality than the Kendriya Vidyalayas of all other states. A system to involve children, a part of household chores is needed, Minister opined. Union Minister interacted with the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya as part of the programme. Shri. Muhammed Y Safeerulla, District Collector and Shri. U.N Khaware, Additional Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya were among the dignitaries who attended the programme. Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat exhibition and the display of Yoga by children were also held.
Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat programme will provide a comprehensive and inclusive report card for children covering all age groups and children of different abilities. Making students, teachers and parents aware about the importance of good health and fitness and encouraging 60 minutes of play each day is an objective of the programme. Swasth Bachche, Swasth Bharat programme also intends to imbibe values of Olympics and Paralympics amongst students. Bring back the childhood amongst children and make physical activity and recreational games an integral part of learning process , Motivating potentially outstanding performers in various games and sports of excellence, using technology for data capture and analytics, and giving access to schools, parents and teachers are also the objectives of the programmes.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India reports lowest Daily New Cases of 1.27 Lakh in 54 days; declining trend in new cases maintained.
India's Active Caseload further declines to 18,95,520. Below 20 lakhs after 43 days.
Active Cases decrease by 1,30,572 in last 24 hours.
2,59,47,629 Total Recoveries across the country so far.
2,55,287 patients recovered during last 24 hours.
Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases for 19 successive days.
Recovery Rate continues to increase, at 92.09% today.
Weekly Positivity Rate currently pegged at 8.64%.
Daily Positivity Rate dips to 6.62%, less than 10% for 8 consecutive days.
Testing capacity substantially ramped up- 34.67cr tests total conducted.
21.6 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
Ministry of Finance
Roll out of ‘AIS for Taxpayer’ Mobile App
The Income Tax Department has launched a Mobile app, namely, ‘AIS for Taxpayer’ to facilitate taxpayers to view their information as available in the Annual Information Statement  / Taxpayer Information Summary . ‘AIS for Taxpayer’ is a mobile application provided free of cost by the Income Tax Department, and is available on Google Play & App Store. The app is aimed to provide a comprehensive view of the AIS/TIS to the taxpayer which displays the information collected from various sources pertaining to the taxpayer.
Taxpayers can use the mobile app to view their information related to TDS/TCS, interest, dividends, share transactions, tax payments, Income Tax refunds, Other Information  as available in AIS/TIS. The taxpayer also has the option and the facility to provide feedback on the information displayed in the app.
To access this mobile app, the taxpayer needs to register on the app by providing PAN number, authenticate with the OTP sent on mobile number & e-mail registered on the e-filing portal. Subsequent to the authentication, the taxpayer can simply set a 4-digit PIN to access the mobile app.
This is another initiative of the Income Tax Department in the area of providing enhanced taxpayer services facilitating ease of compliance.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Strong surface winds of the order of 25-35 kmph likely to prevail over plains of Northwest Indiaduring next4days
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:

WEATHERFORECAST FORNORTHWESTINDIA
Main Weather Observations during past 24 hr sending at 0830 hrs IST of today
- Rain/Thundershowers occurred at isolated places over Uttarakhand,UttarPradesh and East Rajasthan.Weather was dryoverrest of Northwest India.
- Thunderstorm occurred at isolated places over Uttarakhand and UttarPradesh.
- Dust storm occurred at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh.
- The Highest maximum temperature over north westIndia was 45.0°Crecorded at Sri Ganganagar .
General Weather Forecast for next 5 days 
- No large change in maximum temperature during next 48 hours and fall by 02-04°C thereafter overtheplains of Northwest India.
- Strong surface winds of the order of 25-35 kmph likely to prevail over plains of Northwest India during next4days.
Outlook for subsequent 2days (from0830 hrs IST of 13 June 2021 to 0830hrs IST of 15June2021
- Scattered to Fairly Widespread precipitation likely over Northwest India except Rajasthan where it is likely to be at isolated places.


Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 137 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 24.61 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,37,01,65,070
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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24,61,87,131
More than137crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 24.61Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Power
Govt. launches Pilot scheme Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW for three years.
The Government kicks off a Pilot Scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW on competitive basis for 3  years under medium term i.e. from generators with commissioned projects but without Power Purchase Agreement. The Ministry of Power had recently issued the model bid documents, model PAPP and PPSA on 6th April, 2018. The Guidelines for the said scheme were issued on 10th April, 2018.
PFC Consulting Limited  has been appointed as Nodal Agency and PTC India Limited as the Aggregator. PTC India would sign three-year  Agreement for Procurement of Power with successful bidders and Power Supply Agreement with the Discoms.
Under the scheme a single entity can be allotted maximum capacity of 600 MW. The Scheme assures a minimum off-take of 55 per cent of contracted capacity. The Tariff will be fixed for three years without any escalation.
PFC Consulting Limited is in process of inviting the bids in first week of May, 2018 under the scheme. The bidding will be conducted on the DEEP e-Bidding Portal and with L1 matching for bucket filling without reverse auction.
This scheme is expected to revive the power demand which has affected the generators not having Power Purchase Agreements.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Kolkata to address the ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations on 23rd January, 2021, to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
PM in West Bengal
Kolkata, January 21, 2021
Prime Minister will preside over the inaugural function of the ‘Parakram Diwas’ celebrations at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. In order to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday on 23rd January every year as ‘Parakram Diwas’ to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour.
A permanent exhibition and a Projection Mapping Show on Netaji will be inaugurated on the occasion. A commemorative coin and postage stamp will also be released by the Prime Minister. A cultural programme "Amra Nuton Jouboneri Doot", based on the theme of Netaji, will also be held.
Before this event, Prime Minister will visit the National Library, Kolkata, where an International Conference “Re-visiting the legacy of Netaji Subhas in the 21st century” and an Artists' Camp are being organized. Prime Minister will interact with the artists and conference participants.
Earlier, in the day, the Prime Minister will also participate in a function at Sivsagar in Assam.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
NCST to organise “National Seminar on Conservation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribes of Andaman & Nicobar Islands: The Way Forward” on 27-28 June, 2018
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes  is organizing a National Seminar on “Conservation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The Way Forward” on 27th and 28th June, 2018 at Kamaladevi Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi. About 44 Ministries/Departments have been invited by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to present their strategies and approach towards PVTGs in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This Seminar is being organized in collaboration with Anthropological Survey of India  and Directors of 18 Tribal Research Institutes in different States have also been invited to deliberate on critical issues of tribal groups who are at the verge of extinction. Vice Chancellors of six Universities including Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak will provide academic inputs on PVTGs. Domain experts, NGO and Civil Society representatives will provide their perspective so that a holistic view is taken on way forward.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to the most primitive tribal groups: Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese, Nicobarese and Shompens. Some of these tribal groups are on the verge of extinction. It is important to understand the challenges they face and to preserve them. With these objectives in view, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes , a Constitutional body set up under Article 338 of the Constitution to protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes, is organizing for the first time a two-day Seminar.
Exclusive Thematic Sessions will be held on the Sentinelese, Great Andamanies, Onge, Jarawa, Shompen. The deliberations will take stock of the impact of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands  Regulation 1956 as amended in 2005 and 2012 along with 2004 Policy on Jarawa Tribes of Andaman and Nicobar. Similarly, the 2015 Policy on Shompen of Great Nicobar Islands will also be discussed in the Seminar. The entire architect of welfare approach by the Government will be analysed in the seminar for a road map for PVTGs in Andaman, which will be a role model for PVTGs in other States.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
COP26 should be the COP of action and implementation: Shri Bhupender Yadav
India and UK to work towards facilitating the collective R&D of cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of proven technologies to drive low carbon pathways.
(Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav today assured India’s full support to the UK COP Presidency for the meaningful outcome of COP, and said that the upcoming COP26 should be the COP of action and implementation.
Shri Bhupender Yadav, had a bilateral meeting with Right Honourable Ms. Elizabeth Truss, UK Foreign Minister, toady in New Delhi. In the meeting, they discussed crucial issues COP26, UK COP26 initiatives, India UK Roadmap-bilateral cooperation, Commonwealth Declaration on Climate Change, and other related issues.
In the Meeting, Shri Yadav said that the huge expectations in COP 26 include arriving at a consensus on unresolved issues of the Paris Agreement Rule Book, long-term climate finance, market-based mechanisms, etc.
Stressing that COP26 should also initiate the process of setting the long-term climate finance for the post-2025 period, Shri Yadav stated that India welcomes the UK COP 26 Presidency's five key initiatives on sustainable land use, energy transition, low emission vehicle transition, climate finance, and adaptation.
In the Meeting, both sides underlined the need for strengthening bilateral partnership and collaboration to facilitate the collective R&D of cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of proven technologies to drive low carbon pathways.
Both sides also agreed to explore ways and means to also strengthen global climate initiatives including the International Solar Alliance, Coalition Disaster Resilient Infrastructure , leadership Group for Industry Transition , Call for Action on Adaptation and Resilience, and Mission Innovation.
Ministry of Coal
Union Cabinet approves continuation of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 2980 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26 co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission cycle.
Under this scheme, exploration for Coal and Lignite is conducted in two broad stages:  Promotional  Exploration and  Detailed Exploration in Non-Coal India Limited blocks.
The approval will provide an outlay of Rs.1650 crore for Promotional  Exploration and Rs.1330 crore for Detailed Drilling in Non-CIL areas. Approximately, 1300 sq. km area will be covered under Regional exploration and approximately 650 sq. km area will be covered under Detailed exploration.
Exploration for Coal and Lignite is required to prove and estimate coal resources available in the country which helps in preparing detailed project report to start coal mining. The Geological reports prepared through these exploration is used for auctioning new coal blocks and the cost is thereafter recovered from successful allocatee.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army contingent to participate in International Army Games – 2021 in Russia
A 101 member contingent of the Indian Army will proceed to Russia to participate in International Army Games - 2021 from 22 August to 04 September 2021. The contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition , Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games showcasing various drills in High Altitude Area terrain, operations in snow, sniper actions, combat engineering skills in obstacle ridden terrain in the various competitions. The contingent will also contribute two observers  for the Open Water and Falcon Hunting games in which Pontoon Bridge laying and UAV crew skills will be showcased by the participating teams.
The Indian Army contingent has been selected out of the best from various arms after three levels of screening. Participation in these annual games is a reflection of the level of professionalism of the Indian Army amongst the world Armies. The competition also fosters military to military cooperation while building upon the best practices of participating nations. Previously India stood first amongst the eight countries that had participated in Army Scouts Master Competition 2019 in Jaisalmer.
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